After two renovation phases, Peoria Sports Complex is looking better than ever, with an expanded footprint, lots of socializing areas and upgraded fan facilities. (more…)
Author Archive | Kevin Reichard
Reviving Hohokam Stadium
For fans used to cramped seating and lack of shade at Phoenix Municipal Stadium, the move by the Oakland Athletics to a renovated Hohokam Stadium in Mesa for spring training should be a pleasure indeed. (more…)
Spring training food: better than ever
It wasn’t too long ago that food at a spring-training game meant a steamed hot dog, a warm beer or soda, some stale popcorn and perhaps a hamburger — if you were lucky. Today, food is an integral part of the spring-training experience. With fresh-grilled items, plenty of locally brewed cold beer and specialty items […]
New for 2015: Lew Wolff Training Complex
We have a new name for the old Fitch Park, where the Chicago Cubs formerly worked out and is now inhabited by the Oakland Athletics: the Lew Wolff Training Complex. (more…)
Next step: spring training workouts
With players and catchers reporting for camp, we’re on to the next phase: spring training workouts. (more…)
Spring training begins, as players/catchers report
Today marks the official beginning of spring training: all the trucks have arrived, and pitchers/catchers are beginning to report to camps. (more…)
Twins spring training broadcast schedule unveiled
The Minnesota Twins spring training broadcast schedule is out, with 11 games on Fox Sports North, 14 games on Go 96.3 and 18 games on the Treasure Island Baseball Network (TIBN). (more…)
White Sox spring training broadcast schedule released
The Chicago White Sox spring training broadcast schedule on Comcast SportsNet, WGN-TV and WSCR-AM 670 The Score has been released. (more…)
Mets spring broadcast schedule unveiled
The New York Mets spring broadcast schedule, comprising 15 games on the team’s flagship radio station, 710 WOR-AM, has been released. (more…)
Russell Wilson to make another spring-training appearance
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson will be making another appearance in spring training for the Texas Rangers, as the former Rockies farmhand is expected to work out and sign autographs at a Surprise Stadium game. (more…)